by Communities across southern Mecklenburg and western Union County have been releasing summer concert series schedules in recent weeks.
These events usually bring free, family-friendly live music, food trucks and children’s activities to parks like Stumptown Park in Matthews, Chestnut Square Park in Indian Trail and Lake Park in Pineville. Monroe’s Music on Main brings the entertainment to the city’s downtown.
Some of the concerts include popular tribute bands, such as Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked (Jimmy Buffett), Foo 4 You (Foo Fighters), Landslide (Fleetwood Mac), On the Border (Eagles) and Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi). Other bands, such as Chairmen of the Board and Thirsty Horses, have performed their playlists at area festivals like Matthews Alive.
Stay tuned for more concerts as we publish updates as we get them on Waxhaw’s Jammin’ by the Tracks concert series, as well as from south Charlotte venues like Promenade on Providence, Stonecrest at Piper Glen, The Amp Ballantyne and Waverly. You may also want to check out the Charlotte Symphony’s 2024 Summer Pop series concerts coming in June to Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall.
Charlotte: SouthPark After 5
SouthPark Community Partners presents concerts from 5 to 9 p.m. at Symphony Park at SouthPark Mall, 4400 Sharon Road.
• April 18: Sol Fusion Band
• April 25: On The Border (Eagles)
• May 2: Shelley Ruffin Music
• May 16: Landslide (Fleetwood Mac)
• May 23: Coconut Groove Band
Indian Trail: Hits After Six
Indian Trail Parks & Recreation kicked off its Hits After Six concert series March 21 with Chris Taylor & The Rumor. Future concerts take place from 6 to 9 p.m. at Chestnut Square Park, 320 Chestnut Pkwy.
• April 18: Dueling Pianos
• May 16: Asheville Junction
Matthews: Beats n’ Bites
The Matthews Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resource Department is extending the Beats n’ Bites series an extra month in 2024. Events span from 5 to 9 p.m. at Stumptown Park, 120 S. Trade St.
• March 29: Cat 5 Band
• April 26: Unknown Artist Band
• May 31: Landslide (Fleetwood Mac)
• June 28: Austin McNeill
• Sept. 20: Chairmen of the Board
• Oct. 4: Groove Machine
• Oct. 18: On the Border (Eagles)
Mint Hill: Family Fun Nights
Mint Hill Events presents Family Fun Nights each month that center around a concert from 6:30 to 9 p.m. at Mint Hill Memorial Veterans Park, 8850 Fairview Road. Events on June 15 and Aug. 17 are designated as Music & Brews nights, which let patrons with ID drink beer (no outsole alcohol allowed).
• May 18: Foo 4 You (Foo Fighters)
• June 15: Chris Taylor & The Rumor
• July 20: Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked
• Aug. 17: Thirsty Horses
• Sept. 21: Ross Copley Band
Monroe: Music on Main
The City of Monroe will hold its Music on Main concerts from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Main Street.
• April 26: The Embers featuring Craig Woolard
• May 17: Ryan Perry
• June 28: The Legacy Motown Revue
• July 26: Cat 5
• Aug. 23: Envision
• Sept. 27: The Tams
Pineville: Rock’n & Reel’n
Pineville Parks & Recreation hosts a free outdoor music and movie (June 21, July 19 and Aug. 16) series. Concerts start at 7 p.m. at Pineville Lake Park, 1000 Johnston Drive.
• June 14: Captain Mike & The Shipwrecked (Jimmy Buffett)
• July 12: Bourbon Sons
• Aug. 9: Slippery When Wet (Bon Jovi)
